Barcelona prioritising a move for Bernardo Silva after Dembele exit

Barcelona might not have put out an official statement regarding Ousmane Dembele just yet, but the club’s technical staff has confirmed that the attacker is all set to join PSG ahead of the new season.

In light of Dembele’s exit, Barcelona have stepped up their efforts in the transfer market. The club notably held a meeting today, discussing the potential ins and out in this transfer window.

Barcelona make Bernardo Silva a transfer priority

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have decided to go after Bernardo Silva as their transfer priority this summer.

The Manchester City superstar creates consensus within the Barça ranks, with coach Xavi Hernandez, in particular, being a huge admirer of the playmaker.

Xavi has been longing for Silva’s signature for a while now. The Barcelona coach believes the Portuguese international could be an ideal addition to the interior midfield position alongside Pedri.

The Blaugrana were linked with a move for Silva last summer, but they were not able to propose an official offer on the table.

Barcelona already at work

The report from MD points out that Barcelona are determined to avoid a repeat of last summer.

In fact, the club’s management, including president Joan Laporta and sporting director Mateu Alemany have already gotten down to work, in their bid to sign Silva.

Both have an excellent relationship with Silva’s agent, Jorge Mendes. The Man City star himself is open to joining Barcelona, as he seeks a new adventure elsewhere.

At the same time, though, Silva has massive respect for Man City and will not mind continuing at the Etihad, if Barcelona are not able to present a formal offer.

For this reason, Barcelona are finding an economic solution as quickly as possible. They want to show Silva they are serious about signing him this summer.

A couple more sales will presumably need to be finalised before this move can go ahead, as well as their pursuit of Joao Cancelo.